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Parks
Disney World Guests Are Losing Another Familiar Feature as Replacements Spread
Nobody plans a Disney trip around trash cans. But at Walt Disney World, they have always mattered more than they should. The old ones were built to disappear into whatever land you were standing in, painted and shaped to match…
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News
Moderate Resort Location Closing at Disney World, Guests Notified
Heads up if you’ve got a trip to Port Orleans – French Quarter on the calendar this fall or winter: one of the resort’s most beloved little hangouts is about to go dark for a while. Starting October 6, 2026,…
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Disney Resort Hotels
Disney Quietly Changed This Disney Vacation Club Rule. Here’s Who It Hits
If you own Disney Vacation Club points, you have heard someone rant about “walking” a reservation at some point. Maybe on a forum. Maybe in a Facebook group at 8:01 a.m., after the room they wanted was already gone. That…
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The Hall of Presidents Has an Expiration Date—And Disney World Knows It
Theme park fandom thrives on a delicate balance between fierce nostalgia and the thrill of what comes next. Yet every so often, a debate arises that strikes right at the heart of Walt Disney World’s core identity. A recent viral…
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Outside the Disney Bubble
Heads Up, Passholders: This Universal Passholder Perk is Changing
Quick one for anyone heading to Universal Studios Florida this week. The Annual Passholder store has moved. If you walk to the old spot, you are going to be standing in front of the wrong building. The Old Spot vs.…
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EPCOT
Disney World Confirms Marvel Studios Addition to EPCOT World Showcase
Marvel Studios has quietly staked out new territory inside EPCOT’s World Showcase, with fresh Avengers-themed artwork now decorating a gift shop that Walt Disney World Resort guests might not expect to find superheroes in. From Cosmic Rewind to a Subtler…
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Featured
Disney Forced to Shut Down Slinky Dog Dash After Short-Lived Return Ends in Failure
For a few hours Thursday morning, it looked like one of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ biggest ride problems was finally over. Slinky Dog Dash had been unavailable for days, frustrating guests who had hoped to make the popular Toy Story Land…
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Featured
Universal Orlando Offers Huge 3-Park Ticket Deal Through December 2026
Planning a complete Universal Orlando Resort vacation looks much different now that Epic Universe is part of the picture. For years, visitors could build a trip around Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Now, guests have a third major…
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Disney Around the Globe
On September 3, Disney Confirms Closure of Two ‘Toy Story’ Attractions
Toy Story (1995) fans visiting Disney parks on two different continents are running into closed attractions this week, though the circumstances behind each shutdown couldn’t be more different. Trouble in Florida, Planned Maintenance in France At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt…
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Featured
Pedro Pascal’s Mandalorian Replacement Officially Takes Over in New Disney Release
Pedro Pascal isn’t the only actor playing the Mandalorian anymore. Disney previously confirmed that another performer would voice Din Djarin in a new Star Wars project, temporarily separating one of the franchise’s most recognizable modern characters from the actor who…
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Featured
Dollywood Confirms 3 Emotional Park Additions to Honor Dolly Parton’s Memory
Dolly Parton may be gone, but Dollywood is making sure the woman behind the park remains an important part of its future. Parton died on August 25, 2026, at age 80, leaving fans, friends, and family mourning around the world.…
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Featured
Universal Orlando Cuts September Park Hours, Gates Closing as Early as 5 P.M.
September has brought Halloween Horror Nights back to Universal Orlando Resort, but the seasonal event isn’t the only reason guests could find themselves leaving the theme parks earlier this month. Universal’s September operating calendar includes noticeably early closing times across…
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Magic Kingdom
Disney Officially Reveals New Look for Haunted Mansion Area at Magic Kingdom
The landscape surrounding the Haunted Mansion is shifting at Magic Kingdom Park as Walt Disney World Resort tears down another nearby structure and pushes forward with its Cars (2006)-themed Piston Peak National Park project. The Bigger Picture Behind the Change Plans for Piston…
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Featured
Report: Marvel Studios Adds Massive Surprise Cameos in Extended ‘Doomsday’ Reshoots
Avengers: Doomsday (2026) already has one of the biggest casts Marvel Studios has ever assembled. Apparently, the studio may not be done adding familiar faces. With the December 18 release only months away, Doomsday has completed principal photography and gone…
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Disney World Resort Prices Climb Again for 2027, Value Hotels Now Top $300
Walt Disney World guests planning a 2027 vacation may want to leave a little extra room in the budget. New hotel rates are providing an early look at what staying inside the Disney bubble could cost next year, and some…
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Parks
Universal Orlando Resort’s Loews Hotels Have a New Leader, and He’s Been Here Before
If you have stayed at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel in the last decade, there is a decent chance Stephen Cummings had something to do with how that stay went. He is back, and this time he is in charge…
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Disney World Gives Select Guests Early Access to Christmas Party Reservations
Disney World hotel guests heading to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party can officially start planning where they’ll eat during the big night. Reservations have opened for dining experiences offered during the Magic Kingdom Christmas event, giving eligible hotel guests an…
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After 105 Days in the Dark, Disney World Confirms Reopening of Grand Floridian Staple
Disney World guests who have missed a familiar Grand Floridian favorite finally have a reason to look ahead. For much of the summer, one longtime option at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been unavailable. The closure started in…
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News
Disney’s Lightning McQueen Just Got His Biggest Racing Gig Yet!
Lightning McQueen is taking his biggest real-world racing trip yet. The star of Pixar’s Cars will be at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy, from September 4–6. But this is more than a quick appearance in a merchandise…
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Disney World Coaster Suddenly Reopens After Mysterious 3-Day Shutdown
Disney’s Hollywood Studios finally has one of its biggest attractions back. Slinky Dog Dash reopened Thursday, September 3, ending an unusual three-day shutdown that left Toy Story Land without its signature roller coaster. The attraction returned for Early Theme Park…
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